OurFirstMarriage #95: Be Like Me
Tanel gets emotional. Getting fired is a good thing? Promoting someone out of a job. Poor parenting causing illness. Tom’s new weight loss plan. The Bob series of books are pretty cool. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain […]
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is a phenomenal book - perfect for reading aloud with kids. I found it while shelving books in the children’s section of the public library, and picked it up to browse. According to the author, it is “a novel in words and pictures.”
Reading with kids
Everyone agrees that reading to kids is beneficial. But how often and until what age? I’ve been doing some reading on differentiated learning and other education issues. One book recommends that parents read to their children daily long after the kids are able to read to themselves – even through the early teenage years. Some of […]
OFM #89: Change of pace
Tanel’s voice is extremely hoarse. A change in the podcast schedule. Tanel is using Clive Barker as a reference for books to read Punkalicious?! Tom is looking for just about any flimsy excuse to play Lego Indiana Jones before giving it to the Punk for his birthday. Is Raiders of the Lost Ark appropriate for […]
OurFirstMarriage #88: Curious George Situation
Tanel has been reading “Chapter” books to Punkalicious and is looking for any other suggestions. How child beatings start. Harry Potter is pretty dark. Bob pimps British kids. Somebody sue us. Being proud of your kids. Tom knows actors (or so he says). Watching what you say to your kids. Not that it will help. […]
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